Side effects of Depnoc Tablet

How to use Depnoc Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. It can be taken with or without food, but it is better to take Depnoc 50mg Tablet at a fixed time.

How Depnoc Tablet works

Depnoc 50mg tablet increases the levels of chemical messengers in the brain that help in regulating the mood and treat depression.

In Depth Information on Depnoc Tablet

Expert advice for Depnoc Tablet

The main dose should be taken at night as this drug may produce drowsiness or sleepiness.

It can take 4 to 6 weeks for Depnoc to start working.

You should continue the treatment for at least 6 months after you feel better to stop depression from coming back.

If your doctor asks you to stop Depnoc, you should reduce the dose slowly over 4 weeks. You should not discontinue it abruptly.

Avoid driving or operating machinery as it may decrease alertness.

Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Depnoc, as it may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness.

The addiction/dependence potential of Depnoc is very less.

It may be extremely dangerous in overdose.

Warnings

Special precautions for Depnoc 50mg Tablet

Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Depnoc 50mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.

Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

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Lactation

CAUTION

Depnoc 50mg Tablet should be used with caution during lactat

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Breast feeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.

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Driving

It is not known whether Depnoc 50mg Tablet alters the abilit

y to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

If you miss a dose of Dosulepin / Dothiepin, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Frequently asked questions for Depnoc 50mg Tablet

Frequently asked questions for Dosulepin / Dothiepin

No. Depnoc is an antidepressant (TCA) that is used to treat depression, nerve pain, and anxiety disorder. It can cause drowsiness or sedation as a side effect. Therefore caution is advised when driving or operating dangerous machinery and even when getting out of bed at night.

No. Depnoc is not a muscle relaxant. It is a tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) used in the treatment of depression, nerve pain, and anxiety disorder.

Q. What is the difference between Depnoc and amitriptyline?

Depnoc is chemically related to Amitriptyline and both are tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) medicine. There is overlap in pharmacological property of this medicine.

Q. Is Depnoc the same as doxepin?

Depnoc and doxepin are different medicines but belong to the similar chemical class. Doxepin, at low doses, can improve sleep in patients with insomnia. It is also available in the topical form for use in various neuro-dermatitis syndrome, especially itching.

If your doctor asks you to stop Depnoc, you should reduce the dose slowly over 4 weeks. You should not discontinue it abruptly. Sudden discontinuation may cause aggression, anxiety, blurred vision, concentration impairment, constipation and crying spell.

Yes. Depnoc can be fatal (can cause death) in overdose. This is due to a life-threatening or dangerous side effect in overdose like hyperthermia, seizure, arrhythmia, tachycardia, orthostatic hypotension or sudden death. That's why it is generally not considered a first-line option for depression because of side effect profile.

Q. Can Depnoc be used along with mirtazapine?

It is better to avoid Depnoc with mirtazapine. Mirtazapine, which is used in the treatment of depression, can potentiate the sedative effects of Depnoc.

Q. Can Depnoc be used with citalopram?

No. Citalopram and Depnoc both are the antidepressant. Citalopram may increase the high blood level of Depnoc. This may lead to a life-threatening or dangerous side effect of hyperthermia, seizure, arrhythmia, tachycardia, orthostatic hypotension or sudden death.

Q. Can Depnoc be used with sertraline?

No. Sertraline and Depnoc both are the anti-depressant. Sertraline may increase the high blood level of Depnoc. This may lead to a life-threatening or dangerous side effect of hyperthermia, seizure, arrhythmia, tachycardia, orthostatic hypotension or sudden death.

Q. Can I take Depnoc with diazepam?

It is better to avoid this combination. Diazepam is a sedative drug and Depnoc may cause sedation as a side effect too. Taking both of them together can increase the drowsiness or sleepiness. Inform your doctor if you are taking diazepam.

No. Depnoc is not approved for the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia. Trigeminal neuralgia is a chronic pain condition that affects the trigeminal or 5th cranial nerve, one of the most widely distributed nerves in the head.

No. Depnoc is not approved for the treatment of burning mouth syndrome. Burning mouth syndrome is a painful condition of mouth that is burning, scalding, tingling or feeling of numbness that may occur every day for months or longer.

Yes. Depnoc is indicated for the treatment of depression. It has a potential advantage in the patient with depression if associated with insomnia and anxiety. It is generally not considered a first-line option for depression because of side effect profile but very useful for severe or treatment-resistant depression.

Yes. Depnoc may be used for the treatment of insomnia (too much arousal both at night and during the day) associated with depression. Because it can cause drowsiness or sedation as side effects, it is effective in treating insomnia associated with depression.

Yes. Depnoc is indicated for the treatment of nerve pain/neuropathic pain. Chronic pain/Neuropathic pain is described as pain that arises from damage to, or dysfunction of, any part of peripheral or central nervous system. It is associated with the disease which can affect nerves like diabetes mellitus or herpes infections.